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- Academic Catalog 2018-2019
- Course Catalog
- Major Requirements
- Art History Major
- Comparative Literature Major
- Computer Science Major
- Creative Writing Major
- Entrepreneurship Major
- Environmental Studies Major
- Film Studies Major
- Fine Arts Major
- Gender, Sexuality and Society Major
- Global Communications Major
- History Major
- History, Law and Society Major
- International Business Administration Major
- International and Comparative Politics Major
- International Economics Major
- International Finance Major
- Journalism Major
- Management Major
- Management Information Systems Major
- Marketing Major
- Mathematics and Computer Science Major
- Middle East Pluralities Major
- Philosophy Major
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
- Psychology Major
- Quantitative Environmental Science Major
- Minor Requirements
- Graduate Requirements
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History Major
Requirements: History Major
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 44 credits
(Minimum grade of “C-“ required in each course)
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| HI1001 or HI1005 or HI1008 or HI1015 |
History of Western Civilization to 1500 World History to 1500 Asian Civilization I History of the Middle East I |
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| HI1002 or HI1006 or HI1009 or HI1016 |
History of Western Civilization from 1500 World History from 1500 Asian Civilization II History of the Middle East II |
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| HI1003 | The Contemporary World | |
| HI3050 | History Workshop | junior standing |
| HI4090 | Senior Seminar |
Electives (24 credits)
In addition to the core courses, students will take an additional six courses at a 2000-level or above in History. All courses cross-listed with the History department will count towards the History Major. Among these electives students must take a minimum of one course in pre-1800 period.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| EN 2020 Writing & Criticism (minimum grade of "C") | Speaking the World: Writing & Criticism | EN1010 (minimum grade of "C") |
| FR 1200 (or above) (minimum grade of "C") | Speaking the World: Elementary French & Culture II | FR1100 (minimum grade of "C") |
| Courses coded Type GE100 or GE115 | Comparing Worlds | |
| Courses coded Type GE110 or GE115 | Mapping the World | |
| Courses coded GE110 or GE100 or GE115 | Comparing Worlds & Mapping the World | |
| Math courses coded GE120 | Modeling the World: Math | |
| Science courses coded GE130 | Modeling the World: Science | co- or prerequisite: GE120 math course |
FREE ELECTIVES
Any courses desired – must complete a total of 128 credit hours to graduate.
HONORS
Students earning a GPA of 3.7 or above and completing a senior honors thesis will receive honors.